Deana Protz, public relations and communications specialist at Oakdale Electric Cooperative, captured this photo of her son having fun on the sandstone outcrops at Rocky Arbor State Park in the Wisconsin Dells region. “I love exploring the Wisconsin State Parks with my two sons,” she said. “Not only am I helping them develop a lifelong love for the great outdoors, but I’m making physical activity fun and exciting, while helping them to achieve success. Hiking up 223 stone steps [of Mill Buff State Park, pictured on page 26] is a challenging feat; however, the pride they feel when making it to the top stays with them forever. My children are building strong characters at Wisconsin State Parks!”